In each issue of Whisky Magazine we award the very best whisky from our tastings with the coverted Editors Choice award.
Kentucky, Louisville, Benromach
Master of Malt Aberlour That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Blended Malt - Scotland - 54.60%
8 A rich and well structured whisky. Amazingly smooth given its strength.
Larceny Larceny
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 46.00%
8 Interesting combination of flavours. A Bourbon? Avoid water, spoils it.
Selected by Berry's Clynelish 1997 14 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
8 An excellent everyday summer dram. Sweet without excess, with an aerial texture. Fresh and fragrant.
Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.30%
7 What was already a very fine (if underrated) 12yo has been given greater depth with a bump up in strength and non chill filtering. It's now one of the best on the market.
Auchentoshan Valinch 2011
Single Malt - Scotland - 57.50%
8 Another excellent marker on the upward trajectory of Auchie.
Caol Ila Unpeated 12 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 64.00%
8 An elegant, very drinkable Highland style dram.
Deanston Virgin Oak
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.30%
8 An enticing summery character. To be enjoyed with fruit puddings.
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 2002
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 43.30%
8 A superb Kentucky delight ! When old bourbons are oak controlled, they
reach perfection.
Four Roses Small Batch 2012
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 55.70%
8 Great balance. Bold but with finesse. Very Four Roses in fact.
Greenore 18 Years Old
Single Grain - Republic of Ireland - 46.00%
8 A very stylish grain which is showing grip and character rather than just
getting sweeter and flabbier with age.
Lagavulin 1989 12 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 56.50%
8 Pent up power and energy. Lagavulin at its best. A must-buy.
Lagavulin Limited Edition 2010
Single Malt - Scotland - 52.50%
9 As good a Lagavulin as I've tasted. Hie thee to Islay!
Larceny Larceny
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 46.00%
8 Interesting combination of flavours. A Bourbon? Avoid water, spoils it.
Master of Malt 8 Years Old
Blended - Scotland - 40.00%
8 Cleanliness, style and substance. A wee cracker!
Master of Malt Aberlour That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Blended Malt - Scotland - 54.60%
8 A rich and well structured whisky. Amazingly smooth given its strength.
Secret Bottlings Series 12 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
8 A perfectly balanced dram. Mature, smooth and pleasant all the way.
Selected by Berry's Clynelish 1997 14 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
8 An excellent everyday summer dram. Sweet without excess, with an aerial texture. Fresh and fragrant.
Wemyss Vintage Malts Ginger Compote, 1996 15 Years Old
Blended - Scotland - 43.00%
7 Great balance - true to its distillery character but a slightly softer edge
than usual.
Wemyss Vintage Malts The Hive, 12 Years Old
Blended Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
8 The style of soothing dram you enjoy in summer on a warm afternoon. It will not fly you to the moon but it will take your stress away.